Why Iowa State's game at Baylor looms as being crucial

4:01 PM,
Feb. 19, 2013

Baylor guard L.J. Rose (1) and Iowa State guard Will Clyburn (21) fight for control of a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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WACO, Texas -- NCAA Tournament bracketeers differ on Iowa State's standing if the 68-team field was unveiled today.
One says the Cyclones are in. Another says no, mentioning that a missing paragraph on their resume is the one that should point out "significant road victories" - of which Iowa State has none.
That's why Wednesday's 8 p.m. game at 16-9 Baylor is so important to the Cyclones making consecutive NCAA Tournaments for the first time since 2001.
Iowa State has an impressive 21-game Hilton Coliseum winning streak, but winning outside of Ames has been a chore.
The Cyclones are 1-5 in ...